SKY Perfect Modernizes Playout-To-Delivery With Harmonic
Harmonic’s software-based XOS advanced media processor provides unparalleled efficiency and unlocks new business models.
SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation (SJC), a leading satellite operator and pay-TV provider in Japan, has partnered with Harmonic to modernize its broadcast playout and delivery workflow.
Leveraging Harmonic’s software-based XOS Advanced Media Processor, SJC can cost-effectively deliver exceptional video quality to viewers and tap into new business models to drive revenue growth.
Harmonic’s XOS media processor features a unique cloud-native software foundation, a complete playout-to-delivery feature set and next-generation media processing powered by the PURE Compression Engine™. By consolidating critical broadcast functions into a single solution, the XOS media processor enhances SJC’s operational efficiency, delivers substantial cost savings and provides a 40% improvement in density compared with the previous platform, driving performance gains.
As part of the comprehensive solution, Harmonic’s ProStream X video processor provides SJC with advanced stream processing capabilities, while NMX network management centralizes control and monitoring of all broadcast services to further enhance efficiency.
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